Brother Noland
Bio
Born and raised in Kalihi-Palama on the island of O'ahu, Brother Noland has filled the airwaves with original compositions for nearly 40 years that have become local classics and island treasures. He collaborates with many of Hawai'i's top musicians. He is known as the "Father of Jawaiian (fusion of Hawaiian & Reggae) Music," with classics like COCONUT GIRL, PUA LANE, & BIG SHIP with his music being featured in several movies, including "Pineapple Express" and "Snakes in the Plane."
Brother Noland is an impactful player in Hawai'i's music scene and one of Hawai'i's most respected artists. In 2014 he was honored by the State of Hawai'i for a "Lifetime Achievement in Music." In 2019, he received the Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) with a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite all the accolades, Brother Noland has never forgotten his roots and the community. Through his philanthropy, he helps at-risk youth define their choices and make a quality connection to the community through his Ho'ea Initiative, dedicated to teaching children about how to live off the 'aina (land) and the ocean. As a steward of the land, Noland has a deep connection to Hawai'i and even cares for acreage on the island of Moloka’i while preserving Hawaiian customs, indigenous plants, and animal species. His music and community spirit always carry a message of positive reflection while rooted in the reality of the day.
Brother Noland authored the "Hawaiian Survival Handbook," where he shares the outdoor skills he has developed over a lifetime spent in Hawai'i's forests and waters. An author, singer, artist, poet, philanthropist, mentor, musician, and family man, Brother Noland continually inspires and infuses creativity and innovation to pave new paths of music and humanity worldwide. Recently, his creativity in storytelling expanded into hosting his Podcast and an original TV series called "Haole Do It." So sit down, relax and welcome to the world of Brother Noland.